Mental Health

“Pollan keeps you turning the pages . . . cleareyed and assured.” —New York Times A #1 New York Times Bestseller, New York Times Book Review 10 Best Books of 2018, and New York Times Notable Book A brilliant and brave investigation into the medical and scientific revolution taking place around psychedelic drugs--and the spellbinding story of his own life-changing psychedelic experiences When Michael Pollan set out to research how LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) are being used to provide relief to people suffering from difficult-to-treat conditions such as depression, addiction and anxiety, he did not intend to write what is undoubtedly his most personal book. But upon discovering how these remarkable substances are improving the lives not only of the mentally ill but also of healthy people coming to grips with the challenges of everyday life, he decided to explore the landscape of the mind in the first person as well as the third. Thus began a singular adventure into various altered states of consciousness, along with a dive deep into both the latest brain science and the thriving underground community of psychedelic therapists. Pollan sifts the historical record to separate the truth about these mysterious drugs from the myths that have surrounded them since the 1960s, when a handful of psychedelic evangelists inadvertently catalyzed a powerful backlash against what was then a promising field of research. A unique and elegant blend of science, memoir, travel writing, history, and medicine, How to Change Your Mind is a triumph of participatory journalism. By turns dazzling and edifying, it is the gripping account of a journey to an exciting and unexpected new frontier in our understanding of the mind, the self, and our place in the world. The true subject of Pollan's "mental travelogue" is not just psychedelic drugs but also the eternal puzzle of human consciousness and how, in a world that offers us both suffering and joy, we can do our best to be fully present and find meaning in our lives.

One day, Lori Gottlieb is a therapist who helps patients in her Los Angeles practice. The next, a crisis causes her world to come crashing down. Enter Wendell, the quirky but seasoned therapist in whose office she suddenly lands. With his balding head, cardigan, and khakis, he seems to have come straight from Therapist Central Casting. Yet he will ...

From the New York Times bestselling author of Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs, a startling challenge to our thinking about depression and anxiety.Awardwinning journalist Johann Hari suffered from depression since he was a child and started taking antidepressants when he was a teenager. He was toldlike his entire gen...

?A wakeup call for the entire planet . . . [A New Earth] helps us to stop creating our own suffering and obsessing over the past and what the future might be, and to put ourselves in the now.? ?Oprah WinfreyWith his bestselling spiritual guide The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life li...

In this powerful and provocative memoir, genrebending essayist and novelist Kiese Laymon explores what the weight of a lifetime of secrets, lies, and deception does to a black body, a black family, and a nation teetering on the brink of moral collapse.Kiese Laymon is a fearless writer. In his essays, personal stories combine with piercing intellec...

We rely on science to tell us everything from what to eat to when and how long to exercise, but what about relationships Is there a scientific explanation for why some people seem to navigate relationships effortlessly, while others struggle According to psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Amir Levine and Rachel Heller, the answer is a resounding...

The relentless pursuit of high selfesteem has become a virtual religion. Our ultracompetitive culture tells us we need to be constantly above average to feel good about ourselves, but there is always someone more attractive, successful, or intelligent than we are. And even when we do manage to grab hold of high selfesteem for a brief moment, we c...

A longawaited followup to the New York Times bestselling Search Inside Yourself shows us how to cultivate joy within the context of our fastpaced lives and explains why it is critical to creativity, innovation, confidence, and ultimately success in every arena.In Joy on Demand, ChadeMeng Tan shows that you don?t need to meditate for hours, days...

The Chinese believe that before you can conquer a beast, you must first make it beautiful.Sarah Wilson first came across this Chinese proverb in psychiatrist Kay Redfield Jamison's memoir An Unquiet Mind, and it became the key to understanding her own lifelong struggle with anxiety. Wilson, bestselling author, journalist, and entrepreneur has helpe...

What are the true determinants of a happy and fulfilling lifeWidely admired psychological researcher Rag Raghunathan sets out to find the answer, undertaking extensive research into the happiness of students, business people, stayathomeparents, lawyers, and artists, among others. From his research he reveals a crucial discovery: many of the psy...

"This groundbreaking book offers a compelling understanding of inherited trauma and fresh, powerful tools for relieving its suffering. Mark Wolynn is a wise and trustworthy guide on the journey toward healing." Tara Brach, PhD, author of Radical Acceptance and True RefugeA groundbreaking approach to transforming traumatic legacies passed down in ...

The instant New York Times bestseller End the struggle, speak up for what you need, and experience the freedom of being truly yourself.Healthy boundaries. We all know we should have themin order to achieve work/life balance, cope with toxic people, and enjoy rewarding relationships with partners, friends, and family. But what do healthy boundarie...

The personal memoir of a manic depressive and an authority on the subject describes the onset of the illness during her teenage years and her determined journey through the realm of available treatments....

A guide to all kinds of addiction from a star who has struggled with heroin, alcohol, sex, fame, food and eBay, that will help addicts and their loved ones make the first steps into recovery"This manual for selfrealization comes not from a mountain but from the mud...My qualification is not that I am better than you but I am worse." Russell Bran...

Two ChineseAmerican sisters?Miranda, the older, responsible one, always her younger sister?s protector; Lucia, the headstrong, unpredictable one, whose impulses are huge and, often, life changing. When Lucia starts hearing voices, it is Miranda who must find a way to reach her sister. Lucia impetuously plows ahead, but the bitter constant is that ...

Manage anxiety anytime, anywhere with simple strategies that work. If you suffer from anxiety you?re not alone like 40 million Americans, you know symptoms can strike anytime, anywhere. Relief is here. Be Calm targets symptoms wherever they strike with cuttingedge techniques that help you reduce anxiety on the spot. This book is both a handy resou...

Heal small emotional injuries before they become big ones. We all sustain emotional wounds. Failure, guilt, rejection, and loss are as much a part of life as the occasional scraped elbow. But while we typically bandage a cut or ice a sprained ankle, our first aid kit for emotional injuries is not just understocked?it?s nonexistent.Fortunately, ther...

For fans of Bryony Gordon and Caitlin Moran, a comforting, witty, supportive book for real twentysomething women who want to discover how they can reach the end of the 'fun' decade knowing exactly who they are.Have you ever felt lost, anxious, panicky about Adult,hoodHave you ever spent a hungover Sunday crying into a bowl of cerealHave you ever ...

Every day, it seems children witness more violence, be it in the home, on the way to school, or in the schoolyard. While we cannot prevent everything that might happen to our children, A Terrible Thing Happened helps young children process their feelings and reactions to it. "As a picture book, A Terrible Thing is an unqualified success, especially...

Toxic thoughts, depression, anxietyour mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn't settle into this mental mess as if it's just our new normal. There's hope and help available to usand the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shor...

If you could read my mind, you wouldn't be smiling. Samantha McAllister looks just like the rest of the popular girls in her junior class. But hidden beneath the straightened hair and expertly applied makeup is a secret that her friends would never understand: Sam has PurelyObsessional OCD and is consumed by a stream of dark thoughts and worries t...

The space between life and death is a moment.But it will remain alive in me for hundreds of thousands of future moments.One phone call. That's all it took to change Stephanie Wittels Wachs' life forever..Her younger brother Harris, a star in the comedy world known for his work on shows like Parks and Recreation, had died of a heroin overdose. How d...

A girl deals with friendship, family, and OCD in this classicfeeling, debut middlegrade novel by Elly Swartz.To twelveyearold Molly Nathans, perfect is:The number fourThe tip of a newly sharpened No. 2 pencilA crisp white pad of paper Her neatly aligned glass animal figurinesWhat's not perfect is Molly's mother leaving the family to tak...

Dr. Seuss's youngest concept book is now available in a sturdy board book for his youngest fans! All of the stunning illustrations and imaginative type designs of Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher are here, as are the intriguing diecut squares in the cover. A brighter, more playful cover design makes this board book edition all the more appropriate as...

The Fault in Our Stars meets Eleanor and Park in this exhilarating and heartwrenching love story about a girl who learns to live from a boy who intends to die.Soon to be a major motion picture starring Elle Fanning! Theodore Finch is fascinated by death, and he constantly thinks of ways he might kill himself. But each time, something good, no matt...

A GRIPPING, FEARLESS EXPLORATION OF MASCULINITYThe effects of traditionally defined masculinity have become one of the most prevalent social issues of our time. In this engaging and provocative new book, beloved actor, director, and social activist Justin Baldoni reflects on his own struggles with masculinity. With insight and honesty, he explores ...

EDGAR AWARD WINNER FOR BEST MYSTERY BANK STREET BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR SILVER BIRCH AWARD WINNER ?Complex and satisfying. Written from Daniel?s point of view, this perceptive firstperson narrative is sometimes painful, sometimes amusing, and always rewarding.? ?Booklist (starred review) From the author of Incredible Space Raiders from Space! comes ...

A New York Public Library Best Kids Book of 2018 A Kirkus Best Book of 2018 A Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2019 This funny and moving second novel from the author of The Someday Birds features comic trivia, a safety superhero, and a supercool scavenger hunt all over downtown San Diego, as our young hero Stanley Fortinbras grapples with ...

Is anxiety getting in the way of living your best life With proven CBTbased skills and mindfulness techniques, let Anxiety Relief for Teens be your guide out of the spiraling stress of anxiety to get you back on track to living a full and healthy life.Teenagers juggle a ton of responsibilitiessocial, academic, family, and more. Add stress and a...

Who?s Crazy What does it mean to be crazy Is using the word crazy offensive What happens when such a label gets attached to your everyday experiences In order to understand mental health, we need to talk openly about it. Because there?s no single definition of crazy, there?s no single experience that embodies it, and the word itself means d...

National Book Award and Golden Kite Award WinnerA captivating novel about mental illness that lingers long beyond the last page, Challenger Deep is a heartfelt tour de force by New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman.Caden Bosch is on a ship that's headed for the deepest point on Earth: Challenger Deep, the southern part of the Marianas T...

In his new book, the author of the bestselling Retrain Your Brain: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in 7 Days delivers 10 easy, yet essential strategies for applying CBT to everyday issues with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Made Simple. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a proven form of psychotherapy that is often the firstline of treatment recommended f...

2019 Child Mind Institute Pick for Best Children's Books About Mental Health Say hello to Wince, one of the biggest worriers you will every meet. From cookies to homework to the weather, Wince worries about everything. And when Wince starts to worry, his WorryBug appears. At first the WorryBug is small and nonthreatening, but the more Wince Worrie...

There are plenty of books out there on how to survive a zombie apocalypse, allout nuclear war, or Armageddon.But what happens when it feels like the world is ending every single time you wake up That's what having anxiety is like and How to Survive the End of the World is here to help. Or at least make you feel like you're not so alone.From hel...

Ambitious New York City teenager Craig Gilner is determined to succeed at life which means getting into the right high school to get into the right job. But once Craig aces his way into Manhattan's Executive PreProfessional High School, the pressure becomes unbearable. He stops eating and sleeping until, one night, he nearly kills himself.Craig'...

Matt Haig?s accessible and lifeaffirming memoir of his struggle with depression, and how his triumph over the illness taught him to live."Destined to become a modern classic." ?Entertainment Weekly Like nearly one in five people, Matt Haig suffers from depression. Reasons to Stay Alive is Matt?s inspiring account of how, minute by minute and day b...

Leigh Chen Sanders is absolutely certain about one thing: When her mother died by suicide, she turned into a bird.Leigh, who is half Asian and half white, travels to Taiwan to meet her maternal grandparents for the first time. There, she is determined to find her mother, the bird. In her search, she winds up chasing after ghosts, uncovering family ...

"When Cathy Rentzenbrink was still a teenager, her happy family was torn apart by an unthinkable tragedy. In A Manual for Heartache she describes how she learnt to live with grief and loss and find joy in the world again. She explores how to cope with life at its most difficult and overwhelming and how we can emerge from suffering forever changed, ...

This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men?and provides a simple, sciencebased plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life.?Essential reading.??Bustle ? NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BOOKRIOTBurnout. Many women in America have experienced it. What?s expected...

A work of great personal courage and a literary tour de force, this bestseller is Styron's true account of his descent into a crippling and almost suicidal depression. Styron is perhaps the first writer to convey the full terror of depression's psychic landscape, as well as the illuminating path to recovery....

The good news is that anxiety, guilt, pessimism, procrastination, low selfesteem, and other "black holes" of depression can be cured without drugs. In Feeling Good, eminent psychiatrist, David D. Burns, M.D., outlines the remarkable, scientifically proven techniques that will immediately lift your spirits and help you develop a positive outlook on...

Sixteenyearold Solomon is agoraphobic. He hasn?t left the house in three years, which is fine by him.Ambitious Lisa desperately wants to get into the secondbest psychology program for college (she?s being realistic). But is ambition alone enough to get her inEnter Lisa.Determined to ?fix? Sol, Lisa steps into his world, along with her charming ...

"She's [Maggy is] really funny . . . If I had a selfdestructive young Adult, in my life . . . this is probably the book I'd get her." The New York Times Book Review "How Not to Fall Apart is the book that finally understands mental health, and it'll make you feel infinitely less alone." HelloGigglesFeatured in The New York Post, Lenny Letter, B...

Inspired by her hugely popular podcast, How To Fail is Elizabeth Day?s brilliantly funny, painfully honest and insightful celebration of things going wrong. This is a book for anyone who has ever failed. Which means it?s a book for everyone. If I have learned one thing from this shockingly beautiful venture called life, it is this: failure has taug...

Listening Length: 1 hour and 53 minutesIf you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.On May 17, 2014, Admiral William H. McRaven addressed the graduating class of the University of Texas at Austin on their Commencement day. Taking inspiration from the university's slogan, "What starts here changes the world," he shared the ten princ...

"A deeply perceptive look at the universal fear of abandonment." Booklist (starred review)Ever since Jack can remember, his mom has been unpredictable, sometimes loving and fun, other times caught in a whirlwind of energy and "spinning" wildly until it's over. But now she is gone, leaving him all alone on a campsite in Maine. Can he find his way...

Celebrating 30 years as a classic in its field and recommended by therapists worldwide, The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook is an unparalleled, essential resource for people struggling with anxiety and phobias. Living with anxiety, panic disorders, or phobias can make you feel like you aren?t in control of your life. Tackle the fears that hold you back...